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FWM Music Group Is Bringing You Nothing But Beatz

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Brookz

BROOKZ of the legendary FWM Music Group sat down with DJ Spins to talk about his latest project & catch up on his Musical Journey. An established producer, Brookz has worked with Waka Flocka & Bubba Sparks To Name A Few. He has landed numerous production placements that include BET, VH1, MTV, Fox, NBC, ABC & other major networks.

Q&A WITH BROOKZ

How did you come up with your stage name? Please tell us where you’re from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry.
BROOKZ is a combination of my last name. I’m from Lancaster SC. My father got me interested in the entertainment business. He played the guitar & I learned how to play the piano & organ. When I turned seventeen I started DJ’ing local parties & events.

Brookz FMW Music Group

Who and/or what inspires you to create?
I’m inspired by what I see & hear mostly. Sometimes it’s a new artist on the rise that I can hear on certain style tracks or it’s the times we’re living in at that particular moment. 

How would you describe your sound?
Original. I like new & different sounds. Sometimes I might create an original composition from scratch based on what sounds I like intertwined with whatever genre of music I think will fit it whether it’s rock, pop, soul, hip hop, country, classical etc. But it all depends on what I’m making it for also.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

What is your creative process like?
Depends on the mood. At times I might start out with a melody. Other times I might feel like I need to hear the percussion first. If I’m scoring something for a trailer or movie it’ll be some soundscapes or some type of cinematic sounds.

What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?
Artists that have moved past the hobby stage of their career. 

If you could open a show for any artist who would it be?
I’d like to produce a Hip-Hop record with Nas, Dr. Dre or OutKast & maybe an R&B record with Usher, Tank or Keisha Cole.

LET’S SHIFT GEARS

What is one message you would give to your supporters?
Thanks for vibin out to my music. Your part of the reason why I keep pushing along with my family & friends.

What is the most useless talent you have?
Stone or rock skimming

What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?
I would probably be working a 9-5 as a graphic or web designer at somebody’s company.

Who are some artists you admire and why?
I admire a lot of old school artists because they had to be authentic in what they created. While some have remade other people’s songs, it’s only because the label asked them to. 

Be you. Everybody’s different in their own way & that separates you from the crowd

Brookz

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
Leveling the playing field more. It’ll take more equality in order for that to happen but it’s needed. 

WRAPPING IT UP

You dropped your latest release this year. Tell us about it.
I dropped two actually. We released a new instrumental mixtape project called “Nothing But Beats” with The Real DJ Spins. It’s a collection of ruff, rugged, raw & smooth Hip-Hop tracks that have the sound of yesterday all the way up to the new school sound of today. Since it’s release, the mixtape has gotten rave reviews & generating numbers globally.

I also have a series of workout releases called “Let’s Work It.” The latest is Vol. 7 which is on all streaming platforms & being used in all major gyms & workout centers like Flywheel, Peloton, Apple Fitness & Planet Fitness in the states & overseas.

Nothing But Beatz Vol 2 (Mixtape)

What’s next for you, where would you like to see yourself in the next year?
Doing what I like & love to do. Creating that next sound & working with more creative people that know what they want & have that desire to go get.No one is gonna give it to you. You’ve got to earn it. 

STAY CONNECTED WITH BROOKZ

Visit our website at fiwatermusic.com, Social Media Pages Is facebook.com/fwmgroupllcinstagram.com/fiwatermusic & My email: fwmgroup@yahoo.com or brookz@fiwatermusic.com

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Straight Official Sit Downs: LIL TMAC

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Lil TMac

LIL T MAC stopped by our headquarters this week for another edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. The Orange County artist chopped it up with our very own @klassikceo as we got to know the emerging artist. Check out their one-on-one down below and click here for more Straight Official Sit Downs.

Q&A WITH LIL TMAC

What is your Name? where you’re from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?

My name is Terrence Johnson (TJ) and I’m from Orange County. I’ve been interested in making music ever since I saw my potential with my first 2 songs “I’m So Precise” and “U Better Move.”

Who and/or what inspires you to create?

I get inspired to create music when listening to similar songs to my flow and cadence. My taste is very rare and not from my region so I enhance it and bring it to everyone attention to observe.

What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

Artist I would like to collab with would be Young Thug, Jay Fizzle and Kanye West. I can make this happen soon. I rarely collab but that will change.

Lil TMac

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

What is your creative process like?

How I become creative is by finding the right sound and deliver it on queue and believable without saying it. Just sitting down and getting to business. I mostly write my music, but my last few tracks I’ve recorded were freestyles.

What is one message you would give to your supporters?

I would advise my supporters to try something your good at and become the best at it. Don’t compare yourself to others. Focus on your craft and those achievements will come.

What is the most talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

I’m pretty good at skateboarding. I skated for about 6 years but had a few injuries in the past. I’m picking it back up now.

SHIFTING GEARS

Lil TMac

Have fun and work hard. Nothing in life should be taken for granted. Mind your own & stay in your lane

Lil TMac best advice to his followers

What would you be doing right now if you weren’t doing music?

If I wasn’t doing music I would be listening to it. Just kidding (laughs) I would probably start a business, going to school for medical lab stuff driving my Benz.

Who are some artists/people you admire and why?

Some artist I admire are Big Scarr Rip. His music always was consistent and he’s stayed loyal to the fans. He got famous of one song. I’ll do it too, watch.

WRAPPING IT UP

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

If I could change anything about the industry it would be the gay stuff and selling your soul for clout. Nothing in this world is valuable enough to sell your soul for. I don’t push religion on people but seek God. He’s the way.

What’s next for you? Where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

I see myself doing shows next year. I plan on selling merch and going on tours and helping out the people who helped me. Giving back, going strong and dominating my area in Orange County and the world.

STAY CONNECTED WITH LIL TMAC

Social media handles are @Tjohnsonn.3 on Instagram and on YouTube (Lil TMac Vevo). I respond back to any dm sent to my inbox. Peace.

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